The Corrigan Cast

While it's not marketed as such, Wrong Way wandered across this pleasant three-town "fruit route" in Colombia's Boyacá department. It's set to become The Wrong Way Corrigan Way! For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/04/a-boyaca-fruit-route-tierra-negra-nuevo.html . Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperli...

Playing the quiet man, being the silent type, often leads to better results in resolving certain disputes. For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-quiet-man-conquereth.html . Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://youtu.be/9zy12C_HsX8 (Abandoning the beer standard) https://youtu.be/fWg4s...

It's a theme I've explored many times, the positive and negative aspects of smartphones (see, for example, https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-digital-dystopia.html and https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2017/10/taking-time-to-think.html ). Here on the Naga Munchetty programme on BBC Radio 5 Live — a station I listen to on my phone! — I accentuate the positives. I'm not always neg...

While most of us dream of earning money from what we truly enjoy doing, the reality is usually quite different. But is the wage-slave age coming to an end? For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/03/find-way-or-fade-away.html . Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjEH...

The Boyacá town of Zetaquirá has plenty of attractions, including Colombia's tallest thermal waterfall. Just be careful bathing in its waters when the rains come! For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/03/chasing-zetaquiras-waterfalls-from-hot.html . Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): https://...

There are various reasons why there's a belief that 'tourism's greatest cancer is tourism.' Is the industry environmentally unsustainable?  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/03/tourism-cancer.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://youtu.be/ru1tmchxcXI (Living with...

It was only after getting paid that I discovered the hefty percentage the talent agency awarded itself from the payment from the production company for the role I played.  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/03/agents-of-short-change.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  ht...

While some people seek loans for their very survival, others seem to do so in order to maintain a relatively costly social life. Attempting to cut back isn't part of their modus operandi.  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/02/rewarding-reckless.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text versi...

For many of today's most contentious issues, the solutions are unlikely to be found by adopting a fundamentalist approach. Some, however, believe their way is the only way.  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/02/living-with-unsettled-and-unsettling.html .   Additional reading/viewing referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text ver...

There's much to be said for adopting a more lightweight approach to drinking beer. This can be easier said than done, however.   For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/02/abandoning-beer-standard.html .    Additional reading/viewing referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://youtu.be/8HtCEMnRl9A ('Bogotá'...

Longing for halcyon days of yore is about as useful as overly focusing on past traumas.   For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/02/focusing-on-filling-glass.html .  Additional reading/viewing referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2017/06/things-could-always-be-better.html ('Things...

Sutamarchán's claim that it has the best climate in the world is quite debatable. That aside, it's a nice town to visit.  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/01/a-shout-out-to-sutamarchan.html .    Additional reading/viewing referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://youtube.com/shorts/ovNFcqcKTTc?feat...

The mental decline of a loved one is arguably more difficult to come to terms with than seeing him/her physically deteriorate. In terms of prevention, lifestyle choices at a younger age could help to keep dementia at bay.  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/01/the-care-necessities-dealing-with-old.html .    Additional reading/viewing referred...

The town of Pauna in Colombia's Boyacá department may not top many must-visit lists but it has its plus points all the same.  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/01/a-pauna-cracker-somewhat-satisfying-and.html .  Additional reading/viewing referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2...

Incorporating intermittent fasting into our lives could work wonders for our overall health. That and cutting out highly processed foods.  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2023/01/finding-that-savoury-spot-between.html .    Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://wwcorriga...

It's perhaps a sign of people's declining attention spans that Wrong Way's most-viewed content this year has been on YouTube Shorts. Silliness sells!   For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-wrong-way-hits-of-2022.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://www.youtub...

My Christmas message to BBC Radio's 5 Live Drive show. The thumbnail photo makes sense when you listen to the audio! Fair play to Mairead Smyth, she knows her plant machinery!  For an idea of Christmas in Bogotá, see https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2013/12/simply-having-indifferent-colombian.html . #ChristmasInColombia #Navidad #Bogotá #Colombia #BBCRadio5Live 

Migración Colombia's visa-registration process is fairly smooth. It has one quite significant blind spot, however.  For the text of this audio blog, go to https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/12/lending-migracion-colombia-helping-hand.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://youtu.be/DIlX_bmi9NE   https...

In most countries, an unattended bag on a bus would lead to security chaos. Not in Colombia, at least not for Expreso Gómez Villa. 'Carry on regardless.'  For the blog version of this audio visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/12/unattended-bags-on-buses-not-problem-in.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version): ...

There is an abundance of holier-than-thou hypocrites abound these days, many coming from the "freedom"-loving West. 'Do as I say, not as I do.'   For the text of this audio blog, see https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-hypocrite-world-cup-everyones-winner.html .    Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https...

The many drawbacks of the Digital Age are becoming more apparent. Taking back a modicum of control won't be easy.  Read the text of this audio blog at https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-digital-dystopia.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://youtu.be/pgSOBSLVJBc   https://youtu.be/80FuwA3fvQQ...

Many people have a tendency to just accept certain longstanding rules and regulations, even if they make little sense in today's world.  For the text of this audio blog, visit https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-just-how-it-is-society.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (also inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  Savage Eye's 'Filling out a...

La Palma in Cundinamarca, Colombia is a nice Andean town but it has lots of similar, easier-to-get-to competition in these parts.  For the text of this audio blog, go to https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-calm-of-la-palma-when-musics-not.html .  Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (also inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://youtu.be/hTy2ocU...

Are the concepts of everlasting love and soulmates just pure fantasy? Whatever the case, as the saying goes, 'love don't (sic!) come easy'.   Read the text of this audio blog at https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/10/everlasting-love.html .   Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (also inserted as hyperlinks in the text version):  https://youtu.be/iJ2iCdHPijM https:...

Bogotá's cycle paths, like many things in the city and Colombia in general, are something of a free-for-all. The recent e-scooter invasion isn't helping the situation.  Read the text of this audio blog at https://wwcorrigan.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-bellicose-side-to-biking-in-bogota.html .   Additional reading/listening referred to in the audio (also inserted as hyperlinks in the text ve...